Polynesian Cultural Center Welcomes 7-Eleven to Its Popular Passport to Polynesia Program

New Offer For Keiki Adds Even More Family Fun to a Hawai‘i Vacation

La‘ie, HI:  Traveling into its fourth year, the “Passport to Polynesia” program continues to give families a chance to play together while learning about Polynesian culture at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC). This year, the PCC introduces new promotions and partners for its Passport to Polynesia.  7-Eleven, the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry, has joined in as a partner with an exciting offer to further enhance a family’s vacation fun. 

“We are delighted about our new partner, 7-Eleven and we hope our visiting keiki (children) will be able to take advantage of our new offer,” said Raymond Magalei, director of marketing for the PCC.  “We are constantly striving to guarantee that our visitor experience at the PCC is one that the entire family can enjoy together.”

The Passport to Polynesia is a child’s guide to navigating the fun activities and shows presented at the PCC which they can take home as a souvenir full of memories from their trip.  This colorful booklet features a schedule of the day’s activities geared toward a family experience, as well as space to write down the greeting for each island village and collect themed stamps to show completion of the games or activities.  If the child collects at least four stamps, he or she qualifies for a free prize at Pacific Market Place, free kid’s meal at Denny’s, free keiki ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery, free upgrade to a dry snorkeling set from Snorkfin at Hanauma Bay, and free 12-ounce Slurpee at 7-Eleven.  Certain restrictions will apply.
 
The Passport also includes fun facts about each island, games that they can play at each island and a fun illustration.  The keepsake booklet is a reminder of the exciting, educational experience they had at the PCC with their family.  It’s also a tool they can use to supplement their schoolwork when they return to school.

Village activities are always fun at the PCC, and with ‘ohana-friendly games highlighted to give parents and children an opportunity to learn together, the experience is family bonding at its best. Families can begin their journey through Polynesian with a canoe tour along the lagoon that snakes its way across PCC.  Keiki can enjoy a variety of fun, interactive activities in each of the island villages including tossing spears or playing lafo, shuffleboard, in Tonga; dancing and drumming in Tahiti; sampling freshly pounded poi, learning hula and playing Hawaiian-style checkers or bowling in Hawai‘i; making fire in Samoa; and trying on a parent-approved tattoo in Aotearoa New Zealand or Fiji.

Besides the island villages, families can visit the La‘ie Hawai‘i Temple Visitors’ Center or stay for the spectacular Horizons night show, parents and kids can watch the IMAX™ film “Coral Reef Adventure,” a movie about the oceans and its important relationship to those who live on the land.   Keiki will also enjoy the exciting Rainbows of Paradise Canoe Pageant.

There is no additional cost to get a Passport to Polynesia.  Keiki can obtain their booklets at the ticket counter or customer information booth.  General admission packages start at $43 for adults and $33 for kids.  Keiki under 3 are free.  Upgrades to other PCC packages, including the award-winning Ali‘i Lu‘au and Horizons night show, are available for purchase to enhance the family experience even further.  For more information or to book a reservation, call (800) 367-7060 or visit www.Polynesia.com.

Founded in 1963 as a non-profit organization, the PCC has entertained more than 33 million visitors while preserving and portraying the culture, arts, and crafts of Polynesia to the rest of the world.  In addition, the PCC has provided financial assistance to 17,000 young people from more than 70 different countries while they have attended Brigham Young University-Hawai‘i.  As a non-profit organization, all funds generated by the PCC are used for its daily operations and to support its cultural and educational missions.